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Since revealing to the world that I was going to live my life as a transgender woman, most of my friends and family severed all ties with me. I recently spoke with an old friend who was not aware of my life change, and we talked for hours about my experiences. Her position was I was still the person she loved, even if my lifestyle and appearance had changed and said she wanted us to get together. She lives several states away but invited me to come and visit her and her husband. Well, I literally jumped at the chance.
I did warn her that my appearance had changed drastically, and that I would be visiting as Danielle. She said she would have it no other way.
I recently made the trip from Florida to North Carolina. Dressed for comfort, I arrived with my hair in a ponytail, wearing my signature cut off shorts and a tank top, in proper make up. Her initial reaction was priceless, as she paused with her mouth open for a few seconds, then ran to greet me and gave me a big hug. We both got teary eyed when she said she didn't recognize me at first, but just saw a pretty stranger in her driveway. Her husband, who had known me before I revealed my secret, was totally cool. We spent a week together catching up and exploring her world and just doing "girl things", as if we had been girl friends forever. I have never felt so accepted for who I am and know now that I have a "sister from another mister" for life.
Hi Danielle What a wonderful story. True friendships are priceless. Thank you for sharing.
Luv Stephanie
That is such a lovely story and such a lovely experience !
Hi Danielle, she sounds like an amazing woman. I have a very similar relationship with my best friend and chosen sister. Its s a relationship im sure you'll value for the rest of your life.
Love Trisha
I am sorry for the negative reaction you received from family and friends. It is heartbreaking. So happy you were able to revive a old friendship and start a new one at the same time. Its a great story.
Hi Danielle. Thank you for sharing. We all need at least one time - and hopefully lots more - a life affirming moment for who we are , not what others want us to be. For most of us, those come too seldom which makes them even more precious and to be treasured when they're given by those we care about. I hope that eveyone here gets to experience that.
Hello Danielle your friend really is a true friend, sorry to hear other's have rejected you. We are always here to listen and talk anytime.
Best Wishes
Sarah xx
It is sad when some family and freinds abandon you but truly wonderful when some not only accept but support and love. Your story touched me. I have found similar reactions, some that surprised me. My emotionally close "adopted" sister who won't speak to me now but her military, conservative, husband who is still a good friend. My ultra religious conservative ex-business partner that accepts and wants to go out and do karaoke (this gives me hope that some people really do understand their beliefs and actually practice them.) Many other family and freinds that accepted or rejected just as I expected.
Some gain, some pain but the journey continues. It looks like you have a great friend to keep your journey going.
❤
Beth
That is so amazing and wonderful, I'm so happy for you. That was so affirming! It's what we all seek, I've no doubt.
Bridgette
